John Henry Drew, Jr.

John H. Drew, Jr., 82 of Catawba Island passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born December 19, 1942 the son of the late John H. and Corrine (Hulbert) Drew, Sr. He served his country in the United States Army. John married Sarah Stouffer on June 12, 1987. He retired in 2013 from PARTA (Portage Area Regional Transit Authority) where he was the General Manager. A Man of God, he enjoyed camping and fishing and enjoyed his cats and dogs. He was a member of the Catawba Island Club.

Surviving are his wife: Sarah; children: Mary (Phil) McSherry of Catawba Island, Marshall (Margaret) Drew of Catawba Island, Kathryn Drew of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren: Ellis McSherry, Violet McSherry, Eleanor Drew, Madeline Drew; brother: Michael (Jackie) Drew of Kent, OH.

A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at a later date this spring. Private family interment will be in Catawba Island Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Humane Society of Ottawa County, 2424 E Sand Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckercrosserpriesman.com .